What do you call a carrier who has fully recovered from the disease but can still transmit it?

A convalescent carrier is an individual who has recovered from an infectious disease but continues to harbor the pathogen and is capable of transmitting it to others. This phase typically occurs after the acute stage of the illness has resolved, yet the carrier remains a source of infection due to the persistence of pathogens in their body.

Understanding the implications of being a convalescent carrier is crucial in public health and infection control, as these individuals may unknowingly spread the disease even though they feel healthy. This concept is important in various contexts, such as outbreaks and the management of contagious diseases.

Other types of carriers can include active carriers, who are currently infected and showing symptoms, and asymptomatic carriers, who are infected but do not show symptoms while potentially still being contagious. Passive carriers, on the other hand, do not actively harbor the pathogen themselves and thus do not play a role in transmission.